Used skeeter inspection suggestions

[Kzaker]

Not sure where to ask this but:
I have not been on the forums in a while: work, life, old skeeter went to a new home.
Im going to look at a 09 20i with a bad motor but want advice (any and all) on exactly what to look for that I might miss. Things specific to (and not specific to) the 20i of that vintage and even the obvious so I have a comprehensive list. I’ll include what my plan is:

Walk deck and lids for weak spots, check tightness
Check lid shocks (expensive little devices)
stress cracks in obvious places like corners on the cap
Stress/impact marks or indications on the rub rail area around the cap
Cracks on the back “balloon” areas where skeeters crack in the corners
Wiring under dash and in general
Pumps: live well and bilge
Dash Functions
Graphs function
trolling motor
Wobbled holes at jackplate
i believe it has a keel guard on it so looking for damage isn’t likely there
Steering hyd leaks
Fuel tanks fastened (older 202’s had an issue)
check/clean bilge look for signs of breakdown.
Check hull for signs of impact
I know the EZ-LOADER trailers are prone to rust/rot so expecting that.
Even though the owner claims 1 CYL lost compression, I’m going to ask for it to start on ears.
goes into forward and reverse.
No prop wobble
Associated motor gauges operational
Tilt/Trim operate from both locations (3 if equipped)
Leaks on T/T unit
I’ve heard the dash controls on some boats(don’t remember which era) have lost function?

im going from a 1999 ZX202 with a 200EFI Merc to this 09 20i with the 250hdpi vmax
Given that repower is going to happen; what is the motor upgrade that I’d get the most value from? Or just repower with same motor? I have a line on the same motor for sale locally at a marina.

thanks for any and all advice before I make this trip in hopes of being back on the water again!

Regards

[mactlman]

i would copy and paste this in the skeeter area below also.

[bayouXpress]

trailer for sure, but if that hpdi already dropped a cylinder there is a lingering issue in that motor. Some hpdi's are rock solid, but if it develops an issue sometimes its a needle in the haystack. Its hard to find a good mechanic that knows the hpdi. Very finicky with fuel delivery.

[Lightning 6]

Bass Boat Inspection Checklist


Hull:
Transom integrity
Pad integrity
Gel coat cracks
Rub rails
Coloration/ Discoloration
TM mounting

Trailer:
Data plate
Fenders
Lights & Bulbs
Rust
Bunks
Wiring
Tires:
Wear
Spare
Bearings
Bunks
Guides
Winch/ Winch Strap
Jack

Motor:
Data plate
Open cowl-maintenance signs
Leaks
Compression w/in 10%
Plug wear
Relays
Fuel line
Water pump pressure
T/T:
Fluid level
Switches
Leaks
Lower Unit:
Signs of maint
Skeg
Fluid color
Prop:
Integrity
Material
Name stamp
Leading Edges
Prop Nut
Remove and Inspect
Thrust washer & fish line


Helm:
Data Plate
Trim/gauges/sonars
Carpet
Seats
Plastic integrity
Lights:
Dash
Bow
Stern


TM:
Voltage
Prop:
Leading edge
Remove & Inspect
Fishing line in seals
Mount
Shaft
Rust/ Lack of Rust


Bilge:
Wiring
Cleanliness
Pumps


Battery:
Voltages
Acid levels
Tiedowns
Ages

Paperwork:
Original bill of sale
Maint Records
Motor cert of origin
Boat title w/ out liens
Boat registration
Trailer title w/out liens
Trailer registration

[Dixie-Raven]

Float or lift the hull off the trailer bunks to check for hull blisters.

[BMCD]

"Even though the owner claims 1 CYL lost compression, I’m going to ask for it to start on ears."

Why???

You stated its gonna be replaced.

My boat is going up for sale, can't wait for someone with a list like yours to buy mine.

[mjdjr18]

Top cap separation from hull. Had a 2007 ZX that separated at the left rear.

[dean c]

You’ll tie up the seller for two days with those checklists. I’d put money on the average guy walks around the boat, maybe takes it on a test cruise, or starts it up on the hose. Makes offer to seller or says no thanks.

[Mark Perry]

The i Class boats have a touch pad as well as electronic locks etc. Those touch pads can be wonky and getting replacements can be difficult. In addition those models had different type lid latches.
I would check with Skeeter dealers or Skeeter direct to see if those replacement parts are available for the features I listed above.

The trailers on those year models were not the best built either. Not sure if yiu can still get the fenders either. If I recall they were not made from fiberglass but were some type of plastic and not easily repairable.

[Jfp3]

Lower unit open drain plug check for water print out from motor actual hours or bring a plug in

[mossie3]

I'm not letting a buyer turn a wrench on my motor or jack the boat up off the trailer.

[JoshKeller]

With a list that long, I'd just move onto the next buyer. Especially if im already taking a big hit with the blown motor.